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Each mouthful delivers the same balance of fibre, vitamins and minerals, with a mint flavour your chinchillas or degus will look forward to every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh in fibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports healthy digestion in chinchillas, which Burgess calls \"fibre-vores\" because their digestive systems rely on fibre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin and mineral supplement:\u003c\/strong\u003e rounds out a hay- and grass-based diet with added vitamins and minerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevents selective feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e the uniform nugget format stops pets from choosing only the tastiest bits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin and coat health:\u003c\/strong\u003e formulated to support skin and coat condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidants:\u003c\/strong\u003e included to support a healthy immune system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e a tasty nugget designed to be enjoyed as part of the daily routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed these nuggets as part of The Excel Feeding Plan, a hay-first approach to small-animal nutrition. Follow these feeding tips to keep your chinchillas healthy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood-quality hay and\/or grass should make up the majority of your chinchillas' diet. It should be available at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer a small amount of leafy greens each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide fresh, clean water at all times. Check and refill bowls or bottles often, particularly during hot South African summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor your chinchillas' weight regularly to make sure they stay at a healthy weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak to your vet for further information on your pet's diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching from a muesli-style food:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you currently feed a muesli mix, move your pets gradually onto a hay- and nugget-based feeding plan over 14 to 28 days. Slowly reduce the amount of muesli while increasing the proportion of nuggets until the nuggets have completely replaced the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed your fibre-vore an egg cup full of Excel nuggets every day, as part of The Excel Feeding Plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nuggets complement the diet. Hay and\/or grass should still form the bulk of daily intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinchillas of all ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDegus of all ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners who want to maintain good digestive health and prevent selective feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners moving pets off muesli-style foods onto a nugget-based plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Burgess Excel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: chinchilla nuggets (single-component nugget food)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavour: mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFibre content: high in fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains: added vitamins, minerals and antioxidants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurgess Excel Chinchilla Nuggets with Mint, 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I feed my chinchilla each day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFeed an egg cup full of nuggets every day as part of The Excel Feeding Plan. Hay and\/or grass should make up most of the diet and be available at all times, with a small amount of leafy greens daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I feed these nuggets to my degus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Burgess Excel Chinchilla Nuggets with Mint are suitable for both chinchillas and degus of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose nuggets over a muesli-style mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery nugget is identical, so pets cannot pick out favourite pieces. This prevents selective feeding and ensures they receive the vitamins and minerals in each mouthful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I switch my chinchilla from muesli to these nuggets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChange over gradually across 14 to 28 days. 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